Quick Review: AGF Leather Shell Case for the Lumia 1020; go retro!

Following up on our quick review of the Speck CandyShell Grip case for the Nokia Lumia 1020 is AGF’s Leather Shell Case. Also available at AT&T online and stores, the case goes for the same $35. While the Speck case offered mid to high level of protection from drops and falls, the AGF shell offers a lot less, making it a tougher sell.

Still, if you’re looking at that image above and you’ve owned a 35mm camera in the past, your interest might have just increased. Yes, while we think $35 is too much for what is arguably just a plastic shell offering limited protection, it does look super cool. Combined with the large camera housing of the Lumia 1020 and the case makes the phone look like a classic 35mm film camera, which is very apropos.

Head past the break for more images and a video tour!

Although protection is light, it does cover the vital polycarbonate corners, which are the most likely to take dings during a drop. For that, we’re pleased. The case is also easy to snap on or off, so unlike the leave-it-on Speck, this case you can toss on when you need or go naked when you don’t.

The inner shell is made is glossy plastic while the outer shell is a smooth, matte material with minimal drag. Combined with the faux leather that runs down the middle and it looks rather classy. Granted, it’s not a full wrap around, genuine leather case, like the one spotted supposedly coming from Nokia, but for a basic shell, it’s stylish and to the point.

It’s a shame that the price is so high though, even though protecting our $700 investment is a top priority. Our bet? Lots of companies will start making cases that go even further in simulating the retro camera look and they’ll do it cheaper.

Having said that, if you don’t mind the price, it is a cool shell and we’re kind of jazzed to use it when hitting the bar.

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That case looks really good, but they should have added some sort of lens cap, with that I would probably be willing to shell out $35.
But as it is, even if it looks great, $35 seems a bit steep for a piece of plastic. Still waiting to see more on the official Nokia leather case we saw renders of earlier. Any word on it Daniel?

the problem is there has been no word on availability of that Nokia case apart from the leaked render
people that are getting a 1020 now are not going to wait for a month until Nokia comes up with it and are going to buy something else to protect their 1020;
and once you invest in another case you are unlikely to buy a second case even if its a better Nokia one

Phone Arena again❔.. I guess some of us like to argue with those WP hatters over there.. That's tough territory for WP users, and you have to have thick skin... I would say thay you wouldn't believe the stupidity that goes on over there,, but I know you would.

Got this case from the online store...sending it back. I personally don't see the practical appeal. Doesn't protect the corners or even create space for the screen to be set face down. Its a ridiculous price for a cheap piece of plastic and fake leather.
Speaking of leather, the site advertises it as a leather case with a picture so small you can't tell what it is. Dumb imho. Seems like I would just get the wireless charging case if i wanted this kind of protection. Just my two cents.